I finally found the first set of aftermarket wheels I want to purchase for my otherwise standard A3, but when it comes to choosing the width, offset and even the stud pattern, I'm completely lost. I read through the thread, but still feel like an absolute novice haha.

I'll cut to the chase: Will these wheels fit on an A3 staggered 9.5" front / 10.5" rear?

I finally found the first set of aftermarket wheels I want to purchase for my otherwise standard A3, but when it comes to choosing the width, offset and even the stud pattern, I'm completely lost. I read through the thread, but still feel like an absolute novice haha.

I'll cut to the chase: Will these wheels fit on an A3 staggered 9.5" front / 10.5" rear?

If so, what offset would you recommend and what stud pattern do I select? Finally, what profile tyres would you recommend to stretch over these wheels so I can give my A3 a lower stance?

My car sits standard until I choose between forking out for air ride or settling for coilovers.

I promise I'll post up pics If I get this setup going

Thanks (and sorry if I sound like a noob!)

As they are, no. The bolt (or stud) pattern for our cars is 5x112. For those wheels to work, you would need to run a 5x100 --> 5x112 adapter, and in most cases act like thick spacers as well.

Also, with that wheel width and pretty aggressive list of offsets that those wheels come in coupled with the added spacing of the adapters you'd have to run, your "stance" would be crazy, and not necessarily in a good way.

Not based on looks or anything like that, merely for sizing and offsets, those wheels wouldn't even be an option for me

As they are, no. The bolt (or stud) pattern for our cars is 5x112. For those wheels to work, you would need to run a 5x100 --> 5x112 adapter, and in most cases act like thick spacers as well.

Also, with that wheel width and pretty aggressive list of offsets that those wheels come in coupled with the added spacing of the adapters you'd have to run, your "stance" would be crazy, and not necessarily in a good way.

Not based on looks or anything like that, merely for sizing and offsets, those wheels wouldn't even be an option for me :thumbup:

I have that exact same set up for my winter wheels and I rub from time to time and with a fat ass in the back seat I rub every 30 seconds.

I'm stock sline suspension and you are obviously lowered - what is your suspension set up?

Also looks like you have Llumar et 35 green for tint as well - pretty rare. Looks good on black.

Last edited by ceese; 06-18-2012 at 01:02 AM.

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If your tint is green and 35% it's Lumar - they don't make it anymore so it's hard to find but it's exactly actually a VAG oem color.

Koni - your stance is perfect IMO

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the car will be dropped on coilovers (about a 1/2 - 1 finger gap). fenders are not rolled or pulled, may consider it later.

Suggestions on tire sizes? I've seen 225/35/19 all around on one other member's A3, but it was a little more stretch than I like in the rear. Would I have major rubbing issues with 235/35/19 in the rear (or preferably, all around) ?

I realize this is old, but wouldn't a staggered set of wheels **** up your differentials?

Andddd since I haven't had much success with a buyer, probably like $1k obo + shipping. I'd prefer local pickup, but I can ship I think.

I hate dropped but on your car with those wheels - I approve.

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Anyone who looks at the Audi A3 3.2 DSG and sees an overpriced economy car should not be allowed to play with Rottweiler puppies.
Robert Farago, The Truth About Cars

Tire size hasn't been decided, but not a rediculous amount of stretch. I am ok with a little bit.

Height wise, well not slammed. But definitely lowered. Hard to say, depends on what I can achieve.

The wheels I am looking at I can get 18x8 or 18x9. Staggered did cross my mind, but would be running the same tire size all around so I can rotate them easier with the Quattro and All.

With my monoblocks I ran a 205/40. On the 8 up front there was no stretch, and the 9 in back had a good stretch, but not anything ridiculous. The 3SDM's I have on now are perfect imo with the 205/40 on the 8.5.

If you went with a 215/40 on a 9 I think you can still get away with being pretty low without running into any rubbing issues

With my monoblocks I ran a 205/40. On the 8 up front there was no stretch, and the 9 in back had a good stretch, but not anything ridiculous. The 3SDM's I have on now are perfect imo with the 205/40 on the 8.5.

If you went with a 215/40 on a 9 I think you can still get away with being pretty low without running into any rubbing issues

Hmm alright well I won't be as low as you. Thinking I may lean towards the 8's or do 18x8 and 18x9 with 225 or 235's all around. KNow I will have to deal with some rubbing issues though. But I dont see the point in going wide if I am stretching and loosing grip anyways. We shall see. 225's did look good on the gti with 8.5 and 9.5

Re: Wheel Thread?

Just picked up a set of chrome Stern St-11 off of Craigslist for $200. I thought they were 18x8, but after I measured they ended up being 18x8.5 with an et of 35. Should I go for it with 225/40/18 all around? Or just resell them and get different rims with a higher offset?

It's a 2011 2.0T S-Line Quattro with stock suspension. Going to use them as an additional set of summer wheels.

Thanks! It is lowered about 1.3" on the front and 0.5" on the back. I had it lowered 1.3" on the back but with two kids and 35 offsett was rubbing from time to time. + When I told my friends "No fat chicks allowed in the car - will rub!" they told me I am mean. So I put lifters and I am fine with the setup now. Here is the picture from the side.